World War I bombs found in Courtmacsherry

Discovery made during dredging works, leading to part of pier being closed 
World War I bombs found in Courtmacsherry

The two shells, shaped like large bullets that are two-and-a-half foot by 18 inches in dimension, were initially thought to date from World War II. Picture: Noel Baker

Two World War I bombs discovered near the pier in the fishing village of Courtmacsherry have removed from the area so they can be safely disposed of.

The surprise find of explosives that had laid buried near the West Cork village came shortly before lunchtime on Monday when a machine operator in charge of dredging machinery spotted one of the two ordnance in disturbed material.

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